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Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon' for two months
Earth will have a temporary “mini moon” for two months. The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus.
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Full Harvest Moon, partial lunar eclipse visible Tuesday
A full Harvest Moon and partial lunar eclipse were visible Tuesday, with Chicago-area residents taking in the unique sight. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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What time is the partial lunar eclipse Tuesday? What to know about this Harvest Moon
What time is the super harvest moon partial lunar eclipse Tuesday night?
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Look up! Don't miss your chance to see the Super Harvest Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse
Look up! September’s full moon is here, and this year, it’s unique not one but two reasons.
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Catch a partial lunar eclipse during September's supermoon
Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon. The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon. Since the moon will inch...
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Next week's full moon will be particularly special. What to know about the Harvest Moon
The next full moon is coming up, but this one will be particularly special.
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Partial lunar eclipse set to occur next week
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 17, as a partial lunar eclipse will begin at 7:41 p.m. Our meteorologist Kevin Jeanes gives us the details.
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Here's how to watch a quartet of supermoons this year
The first of four supermoons this year rises next week and stargazers could catch a moon that can be 30% brighter than average.
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August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch
The first of four supermoons this year is about to rise. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky.
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Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033
Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade.
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This ‘secret' Wisconsin spot could be one of the best places in the US to catch Perseids meteor shower
The best chance to see the Perseids meteor shower is to view it under a dark sky – and this ‘secret’ park in Wisconsin could be your best bet.
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The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the ‘fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak early Monday. Astronomers say it’s one of the brightest and most easily visible showers of the year.
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Rare double meteor shower event to peak on Tuesday
The Southern Delta Aquariid and the Alpha Capricornid meteor showers will both reach their peak on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the shooting star event.
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Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time starting this week
There will be back-to-back meteor showers in late July. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks early Tuesday. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids. The Delta Aquariids occur every year in North America’s late summer.
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Look up! 3 meteor showers to catch over Chicago skies this summer
Attention Illinois sky-gazers: While you may not be able to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights Wednesday, there are a handful of meteor showers you’ll want to look up for in the coming weeks — including one of the biggest ones of the year.
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Night sky shows: meteor showers & planetary conjunctions
Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes explains the science behind meteor shows and when they will be peaking in our area.
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Perseid meteor shower: Stargazers could see up to 100 shooting stars per hour
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s best, began on Sunday and will continue through late August.
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What are the ‘dog days' of summer?
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes explains what the dog days of summer are and how they got their name.
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What is a ‘Parade of Planets' and will you be able to see it this June?
Six planets will line up this month in what’s known as a “parade of planets,” but what exactly will you see and will it be visible in the Chicago area?
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What is a ‘Parade of Planets' and will you be able to see it this June? Here's what to know
Six planets will line up this month in what’s known as a “parade of planets,” but what exactly will you see and will it be visible in the Chicago area?